Little Walter Jacobs
Blues harp player with 'Juke'
Born
May 1st, 1930
94 years ago
Died
1968
57 years ago — 38 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Released the hit single 'Juke'
Pioneered the use of amplification in harmonica
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